https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 17 May 2026 20:37:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909884 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:54:46 +0000 Ajsmommy 2909884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: ++ to writing on boxes specifics in them</p> <p>we wrote the room to which it should go and a quick summary of what was in it.</p> <p>This was easy when unpacking bc i could just go to which boxes i needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909883 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:34:34 +0000 Mrs. Starfish 2909883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are a ton of great tips on here. We moved last summer and one of the best things I did was call around to a few moving places about partial-packing services. I ended up finding a place where 2 women came over to our house while we were at work and the nanny was there to supervise while the kids were in school, and in something like 90 minutes they had the kids' playroom and our kitchen completely packed. Those were the two areas I was most dreading and it was so nice to have it done. We did this weeks before the move, and had set aside critical toys and kitchen items for everyday use. To me, kitchen and dining room are sooooo obnoxious to pack because of all the wrapping of fragile items; playroom was also surprisingly annoying because I tend to overthink their toys/books and get sentimental or want to get all organized - it was totally worth it to have someone else handle this! When I came home that night and everything was boxed up, it was like a giant weight was lifted from my chest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909874 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:14:34 +0000 erinbaderin 2909874@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We moved this past summer. We started with a packing timeline - I front loaded the worst parts (basement/storage space) so that would get done before I got exhausted and tired of packing. I got pretty specific - like, 6 weeks in advance I packed the kitchen stuff I used rarely, 2 weeks in advance I packed the kitchen stuff I could get by without, etc. It led to a lot of stupid conversations like “do you think we’re going to need to grate cheese in the next two weeks?”</p> <p>I didn’t bother with the colour coded stuff - it seemed easier to me (both for me and the movers) to just write the room the box went to on the box. I also tried to be pretty thorough in my list of what was IN the box, to help with unpacking. </p> <p>We also made sure to have a week of overlap between taking possession of the new house and the closing date on the old house - that took a lot of the pressure off, as we could spend that week moving final stuff, cleaning up, etc. </p> <p>And we made a LOT of trips to the dump. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909870 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:47:19 +0000 ElbieKay 2909870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We both work full time and we moved over the summer with a 5yo and two 13mos (twins). It was awful. I floated the kids while my husband packed. He did not have enough time so he did not purge anything nor did he organize or label the boxes clearly. It is six months later and we are still dealing with the fallout from that.</p> <p>We did not list our condo to sell until we had already moved out. Then the sale took two months (plus an expensive construction project not to mention several condo association disputes) longer to close than expected because of an inspection issue. (We thought a leak was fixed but it wasn’t!). So that was extremely expensive, distraction and stressful.</p> <p>I really wish we had paid for more help around packing and unpacking but then again those services are usually a fortune. Ugh. I hate working full time with three kids.</p> <p>Before we had kids we moved and tried to do it in stages as described by OP. Honestly I don’t really recommend that because it made the process feel really dragged out.</p> <p>We did do a “pre-move” after we closed on the house and before we moved out of the condo. Basically we identified all of the non day-to-day items and moved them to the house so that we could have a shot at staging the condo before we moved out. But honestly it was too hard with the small space and three kids.</p> <p>I am really glad we are out of that condo, and we really needed to move out before we could list, but I think this is the most stressful period of my life. It just ended and I feel numb. It was not even cathartic. Just numb. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909843 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 23:22:19 +0000 DesertDreams88 2909843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never moved with kids, but I've used the color-coded tape idea many times and loved it. I also use styrofoam plates in between plates to guard against breaking and plastic grocery bags as extra packing material. 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We needed new carpet and paint in some rooms and we just left that up to her. I would have a stager come out earlier rather than later, I think they would give you direction in what you need to do to be ready to sell. Real Estate agents can also give you tips on what to do if they don't have a stager. We're looking for an agent now and won't consider anyone who doesn't do professional pics or has a stager. Our last home sold in 2 days so all the hard work was worth it to us. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909835 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:31:26 +0000 Ajsmommy 2909835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oomph moving sux!! </p> <p>We moved almost a year ago... kids were 5 and 2. </p> <p>We rented a storage unit. It was the only way we could declutter enough. We basically emptied every room to the bare minimum including toys. The realtor came and took photos and 3D tour and then we started packing up the larger things and put them all in one room(front office room).</p> <p>We didn’t list until after we moved out. So we moved out. Had the whole interior painted that same weekend And deep cleaned and listed on Monday.</p> <p>Good luck! It’s tough but worth it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909833 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 16:21:32 +0000 Littlebit7 2909833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>First up: Hire a sitter, get the kids out of the house, rent a dumpster and do a GIANT PURGE. sell/donate/trash. Everything. Show no mercy. </p> <p>agree with above, get a storage unit. Of the things you didn't put in the dumpster, put the other half in a storage unit. Everything personal. </p> <p>Do a massive deep clean. Pay someone if necessary. Agree with YoungHouseLove tips!</p> <p>As for the move. I just moved with two young kids. I honestly am not sure if I would have been able to pack myself. My husband travels. I would have had to hire a sitter and that would have cost as much as a full-pack. So we did the full pack. And it was 100% worth it.<br /> As you pack, label things with where you want it to end up, not where it is now unless its a like=like location. We have several new rooms with this new house: playroom, laundry room etc. So I had to move or label things where I wanted them to end up</p> <p>Pack a few go-boxes, things you will need the first 24-48 hours.<br /> If possible, try to get the kids rooms set up before you actually move unless you are moving/closing on both houses the same day. </p> <p>Good luck! And congrats on the new house </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909830 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 14:58:26 +0000 ChitownRo 2909830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Start decluttering and get a giant off site storage unit. Bigger than you think you need. (Even if you have a storage room in your basement, it needs to look organized and pretty empty)</p> <p>When you show your house, it basically needs to look like you don’t live there. Younghouselove has lots of tips</p> <p>We sold our 3 bed condo with a 3 yo and 1yo. I work PT but only had nanny during my work hours. So I was full time caring for kids when not at work.<br /> It was HARD but worth it (got a great price). Literally was doing house projects every night and weekend for months. </p> <p>The week or two before listing, I basically only kept the toys that we would take with us on vacation (like one bin of Magnatiles, one of legos). I even put the worn looking kid books in storage. </p> <p>The day of photos, I hired extra nanny help to have the kids out of the house and I was able to do last minute staging. And the first weekend we listed, we:<br /> 1- listed on Thursday<br /> 2- left to stay w our friends Friday morning, stayed through the weekend. Had open houses on both Saturday and Sunday. Sold by Sunday night<br /> Before we left on Friday, I took out play kitchen, high chair, potty seats etc. put them in the trunk. </p> <p>Good luck!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909826 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 12:26:09 +0000 bees_knees 2909826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought several colors of duct tape and assigned each room a color, then put the corresponding color on the corner of each box. So it was easy to know what box got hauled into the kitchen vs the bedrooms, etc. We’ve also had lots of boxes in our basement being stored while we remodel, so it’s been helpful to narrow down which boxes to dig through when I need to get something :silly: </p> <p>We packed up a LOT of toys and just had a small basket. I’d say at least half our toys are still stored so I’m tempted to get rid of them, but my boys ask about particular ones sometimes so maybe not haha. </p> <p>Moving sucks. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909823 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 11:13:32 +0000 Foodnerd81 2909823@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Start making a list now of things you can pack without missing it (like, out of season clothes, holiday decorations?, kitchen gadgets...). That was the hard part for me to figure out what I even could pack. </p> <p>For actually moving have a “first day” box with bedding and towels for each family member, paper plates and cutlery, snacks, basic cleaning supplies. That way you aren’t scrambling to find all those things in boxes. </p> <p>Good luck. Moving sucks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/moving-tips-1#post-2909822 Sat, 08 Feb 2020 10:55:27 +0000 LadyDi 2909822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We’re closing on our new house at the end of April, so we have some time, but PLEASE send me your tips on how to move with kids? I SAH with 3 LOs. I’d like to keep our daily routine close to the same (I don’t want to just park them in front of the tv all day to pack) so I plan on doing a couple boxes a day during naps and at night. We’re also listing our house in a few weeks, do first I have to get it “show ready.” But where do I start? When do I pack toys? </p> <p>Please, spam me with tips, tricks or lessons learned. Luckily our parents live close by so they’ll be coming down 1-2 days/week to watch the kids. </p>